D-backs move Pavin Smith to 60-day IL, place Gabriel Moreno on 10-day

The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed catcher Gabriel Moreno on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Saturday) with a strained left oblique.

Additionally, Arizona transferred designated hitter and first baseman Pavin Smith to the 60-day IL (left elbow inflammation) and selected the contract of catcher Aramis Garcia from Triple-A Reno.

Reliever Taylor Rashi was also optioned to Reno, while Merrill Kelly was officially reinstated from the 15-day IL ahead of his Tuesday start.

Smith last played on March 28, a 3-2 loss in the season-opening series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In two games, he’s slashed .167/.375/.167 with a .542 OPS, a hit and two strikeouts.

Moreno, meanwhile, left Friday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies with his injury.

In 13 games this season, Moreno is slashing .275/.333/.400 with a .733 OPS. He’s recorded 11 hits, five RBIs and three walks to eight strikeouts.

Taking over for Moreno at catcher have been James McCann and Adrian Del Castillo.

The Diamondbacks are back in action Tuesday against the Baltimore Orioles. First pitch is slated for 3:35 p.m. and can be heard on ESPN 620 AM and 98.7 FM HD-2.

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